2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5L Diesel · LS53 EMV
2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 217,146 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS53 EMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 217,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS53 EMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport (LS53 EMV) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
LS53 EMV Mileage History
- 17/11/2022178,124 mi
- 18/11/2022178,129 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/2023189,962 mi+11,833 mi
- 05/11/2024202,825 mi+12,863 mi
- 18/11/2025217,146 mi+14,321 mi
Average of roughly 12,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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